It’s slowly getting dark, the sounds of the jungle are getting louder and louder. There is chirping, croaking and rustling everywhere – the forest comes to life. Night hikes, something you know from childhood, from summer camp. However, you can see for yourself on a night hike in Costa Rica that an exploration tour in the dark is just as exciting as an adult.
Equipped only with a flashlight, you follow your guide deeper and deeper into the forest. At first you are probably still hesitant. What is behind the mysterious noises? Which animals are watching me? The glow of the lamp glides over the ground, from tree to tree, from branch to branch, looking for hidden forest dwellers. Do you know how birds sleep? Or have you ever seen mushrooms that glow in the dark? During a night hike in the jungle, you will get to know the forest in a whole new way and you will have the opportunity to see nocturnal mammals, as well as frogs and small creepy crawlies that hide during the day. You don’t even have to stay up late for a night hike in Costa Rica, as it conveniently gets dark around 6pm year-round.
The tours usually start at nightfall between around 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Depending on the provider, the tours last around 2-3 hours.
Since the focus of the tours is on observing and discovering nocturnal animals, no long distances are covered. Normal physical fitness is therefore sufficient.
A night hike is not dangerous, but follow your guide’s instructions at all times and stay on the trails.
The tours are suitable for all ages, but not for small children.
In order to take part in a night hike, costs from around 25 U$ must be expected.
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